Sunderland fullback Pascal Chimbonda is in line for a shock return to Tottenham.

The Sun says Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is looking at a loan deal for the French right-back.

Chimbonda, 29, left Tottenham under a cloud to join Sunderland last summer.

But a source close to the player said: "A return to Spurs is possible. We will know in the next few days."

Redknapp is looking to bring in cover at right-back as Alan Hutton is out until April with a foot injury.